spa

Being on the go doesn’t mean you have to send your workout routine packing. Whether away on business or pleasure, travel can come with all sorts of temptations, and while it’s important to indulge a bit (especially when on vacation!), it’s also healthy to maintain your exercise regimen. With some planning ahead and these quick […]

Wellness Week™ is almost here! Share this great event with your family and friends!

Many of the questions I receive from readers have something to do with finding a good deal at a spa in their area or in their travels, so I thought I would address all of those questions with this answer: MAKE A SPA APPOINTMENT DURING WELLNESS WEEK™ – MARCH 21-27!

When it comes to style and beauty, French women are known for having a certain je ne sais quoi (hello, haute couture, graceful aging, and that always effortless chic appearance).  The land that gave us Coco Chanel, Audrey Tautou, and Clemence Poesy, is also the birthplace of thalassotherapy. This tradition extols the healing and anti-aging […]

Drinking eight glasses of H2O a day will have you on the fast track to wellness and glowing skin. But if you know you can’t necessarily commit, retreat to a spa instead. Many are awash in hydrotherapy (the centuries-old use of water for purposes ranging from relaxation to illness treatment) offerings that will leave you […]

Besides the pampering treatments, one of my favorite things about going to the spa is seeing what kinds of snacks and beverages it offers. Snacks are usually the same at most – nuts, dried fruits, a piece of chocolate after a treatment, and so on, but beverages? The possibilities with spa beverages are endless, and […]

The once-popular practice of soaking in thermal waters is staging a comeback, as spa-goers rediscover the benefits of “taking the waters.” It’s a tradition that has as of late taken a backseat to weight-loss, beauty, and fitness — and even the world’s most famous couple Brad and Angelina are part of this renaissance. (Talk about trend-setting!)

This past week we’ve focused on ways to de-stress, covering everything from de-cluttering to unplugging to wellness in the workplace. Our de-stress week may be winding down, but before it does, we want to share just a bit more expert advice. Charlotte Prescott, director/spa & fitness and her dedicated staff at Canyon Ranch Hotel & […]

Walk into a spa and you immediately notice the airy music, quiet voices, and lack of clutter. Spa ambiance is one of serenity and calm, and it’s no coincidence that there’s no clutter.

Question: I have a clinic in the UK, and we are considering introducing a fantastic new product called “fish peeling.”  It entails bathing your feet with live fish (Garra rufa) and then letting the fish do all the work.  Feels relaxing, increases circulation, there is a micro massage, releases stress and unclogs pores.  I was […]

If you’re lucky enough to actually enjoy spending time with either parent, I can’t say enough about how special it is to take a spa weekend together, especially at such a one-of-a-kind place like the Villagio Inn and Spa. My mom and I recently enjoyed a long weekend at this luxurious retreat in Napa, California.

For those of you rookies who didn’t realize it was Super Bowl weekend, this post is for you. Get psyched for the big game (it’s the Steelers versus the Packers in case you want to impress those sports-addicted friends with your football smarts) by taking a move out of SpaFinder’s playbook: Visit one of these […]

While upping your business savvy at thihs bootcamp, don’t forget to take some time to enjoy the unique boutique resort experience that Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa has to offer.

Stuck on gift-giving ideas for your cutie this Valentine’s Day? Chocolates and red roses are nice, but do they really beat a trip to the spa? We didn’t think so, either.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air, and, apparently, in the spa. Getaway spas nationwide will offer couple’s overnight escapes or spa treatments for two that are seriously romantic (if Romeo and Juliet had known about these, maybe things might’ve worked out differently for them!)   Check out these spas that are setting […]

The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is quite something to behold and from what I had heard, the spa’s authentic, Turkish hammam is the highlight of the 27,000-square facility. On a recent visit to the spa at Mandarin Oriental, I knew I had to give it a try.

Unlike many of today’s spa treatments, hammam was historically experienced in the company of others or what we now call “social spa-ing.” The Spa at Mandarin Oriental can accommodate groups of five of your closest friends with a hammam party in the comfort of this private treatment area. It’s also great for bridal parties.

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is offering a 25% discount off of its standard rates: Select from La Petite three- and four-night packages, or stay the entire week with the European seven-night program.

Shake off midwinter chill and banish the blahs with this extraordinary opportunity: Try four different Ayurvedic treatments for just $89. You’ll be soothed and energized by a 30-minute full-body Abhyanga massage with warm herbal oils, followed by a 20-minute head and facial massage, 20 minutes of hand and foot reflexology and 30 minutes of Shirodhara, a calming, centering therapy where warm herbal oil is gently poured onto your third eye.

While some may be trying to slough off extra pounds gained around the holidays, we’re likely all in need of sloughing off a layer of dry, dead skin that is unavoidable no matter how diligent our moisturizing regimen. Spa Merge’s “Winter Warm Up” treatment, consisting of a relaxing body scrub and wrap, complemented by a […]

A dear friend of mine wants to spend a month at a spa to set himself up thoroughly for the ‘second half of his life’ (he’s just turned 50). He would like somewhere that combines high end testing with natural solutions and also offers a complete mind, body, and soul refresher. What would you recommend?”